Rangers working to rescue climber in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park staff are currently involved in a rescue of an

injured climber in the Lumpy Ridge Area of the park.

A 36-year-old male was hurt in a rockfall at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday between Batman Pinnacle and Batman Rock. He has a serious leg injury.

The first part of the carry-out will involve a difficult 200 foot vertical technical

lowering.

The remaining 800 vertical feet from that point is a mix of steep terrain, including large boulders, scree and loose rock. Once rangers get the victim to the trail it is less than a mile to the trailhead.